Question 15Answer in 250 wordsGS1GS1
What are the geographical factors responsible for mangrove vegetation in India? How does climate change pose a threat to mangrove vegetation in India? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Introduction
Government of India launched PM MISHTI for mangrove conservation as per Budget 2023.
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Main Body
Mangroves are the floral species found in intertidal zones.
Factors responsible for mangrove vegetation:
1High coastline - 7571km - providing Indo-Tidal zone
2Community participation - e.g. Sundarbans
3Environment factors → Suitable growing climate for mangroves
4Government efforts → MISHTI scheme
Climate change posing threats:
1Increased intensity & frequency of cyclones → expand (onwards)
2Climate change → increased sea surface temperature → Difficult adaptation
3Climate change threatening the livelihood of coastal community - they used mangroves timbers as agreements to aquaculture & fishing
4Increased sedimentation closes the pores of mangrove roots → difficult breathing
5Loss of species - e.g. In last 30 years we have lost 30% of mangrove vegetation
6Sea level Rise affect mangrove vegetation → 207 cm in last decade
Importance of mangroves:
Desalting Water
Thriving fishes and Biodiversity
Coral
Biofencing against cyclones
Custom Regulation [for] spongy mist
Soil erosion prevention
Way forward:
1Need to shift for community conservation → Seedlings take 3-4 years to grow a full-fledged tree → Community separate care → allocation could be given
2Convergence with MGNREGA → growing mangrove. Mangroves are important for coastal community and important for making nature a partner.
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Conclusion
Mangroves are important for coastal community and important for making nature a partner.
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Diagram
Map of India showing coastal regions and mangrove locations
- Identifies key geographical factors
- Links government schemes to conservation
- Mentions community participation examples
- Includes specific data (7571km coastline)
Topper
Anjali Thakur
AIR 432023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Flora and fauna distribution
Mangrove vegetation and conservation
Writing Stats
232
Total words
3
Paragraphs
6
Bullets
analytical and informative
Tone